Meet The Team - The Aleit Group | Premier Event Management

MEET OUR TEAM

LEADERSHIP

“The Specialists Behind Every Experience”

Our success is built on a multidisciplinary team of event strategists, designers, project managers, hospitality professionals, educators and operational specialists who work together to deliver exceptional experiences across every stage of the guest journey.

HANS ROOSENSCHOON Owner & Director

Raised in a Stellenbosch home filled with music, Hans Roosenschoon holds a BMus degree in cello performance. It is largely due to his musical prowess, as well as his entrepreneurial flair and business acumen – qualities he portrayed from an early age – that led Hans to establishing a career for himself in the events industry. Being a formidable forward-thinker, Hans takes meticulous care of the management of the Group brand and business structure. He is constantly exploring new business opportunities and strategically integrating the diversity of services the Group’s portfolio of companies have on offer.

In addition to being conscientious and mindful, Hans is a “maximizer” who constantly aims for perfection. He encourages his team to always think innovatively, to strive for excellence, and, wherever possible, to break boundaries in the industry. With his intuitively strategic ability to navigate the Group’s operations and successes, it should come as no surprise that in his personal capacity, Hans is also a qualified private pilot and skipper!

Email address: hans@aleit.co.za

THABO MATLHAKO
Owner & Director

Thabo is a perfectionist at heart and, as such, believes the devil is in the details. Fixated on progress, Thabo is a risk-taker whose flexibility and willingness to bet on himself and his team has paid off countless times.

Getting his start as an agriculturalist working in horticultural produce export, research and sustainable development projects, Thabo made a very lateral shift into the eventing and hospitality industry. Now, over a decade later, it remains one of the best decisions he’s ever made! Thabo took a leap of faith in partnering with what was then a boutique events planning company nestled in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands. He has since played an integral role in the exponential growth of what is The Aleit Group today.

One of Thabo’s crowning achievements was founding and establishing our Johannesburg office. He initially thought it would be more challenging to forgo his Winelands and coastal lifestyle. However, he has since developed a deep love for Jozi’s fast-paced lifestyle, and over weekends he enjoys a good glass of wine while unwinding in his urban playground. A fragrance enthusiast and aspirant timepiece collector, Thabo is a true metropolitan man who also enjoys experimenting with and experiencing the latest technological gizmos.

Email address: thabo@aleitevents.com

JACO VAN LOGGERENBERG
Hospitality Director

Jaco is a true gentleman and a wine enthusiast. As our Hospitality Director, Jaco oversees the hospitality departments and offerings of, amongst others, DIENS, DRINK, Laurent, Laurent Lounge & Zeitz MOCAA Ocular Lounge & Events Space. After completing his studies in Hospitality Management, he initially joined the company as a wedding planner. As his duties and responsibilities shifted, he eventually moved into focusing on managing various departments.

Email address: jaco@aleit.co.za

MONIQUE THERON
Marketing Director

Monique is the Marketing Director of The Aleit Group. She is responsible for the marketing and brand strategy for the full portfolio of business entities that form part of The Aleit Group. She has a passion for beautiful design, is always willing to go above-and-beyond, or to offer a helping hand wherever it is needed. She is a photographer, a perfectionist, and an all-round Jill of all trades. As Brand & Marketing Director, her impeccable eye for detail ensures that each entity within the Group is beautifully represented and marketed. Monique is definitely someone everyone wants on their team!

Email address: monique@aleit.co.za

NICOLA BERNARDO
The Aleit Academy Director

At The Aleit Academy, Nicola is the first person each new applicant comes in contact with. She believes that the best way to predict the future is to create it, and she does that every day. Her role at the Academy consists of a variety of aspects, including traveling the country and conducting school visits, managing all student applications, coordinating accommodation offered by the Academy, running new course development, as well being one of the Academy’s leading lecturers. With almost 20 years of industry experience, Nicola is a formidable force in driving the success of the Academy forward.

Email address: nicola@aleitacademy.co.za